Sep 27, 2009 - 12:43 AM
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The Fever, who were eliminated by the Shock the last three seasons, open the finals on Tuesday against Phoenix.
Tammy Sutton-Brown led the Fever with 17 points. Katie Douglas scored 14, and Ebony Hoffman and Tamika Catchings added 10 apiece. Catchings also had eight rebounds, five assists and three steals.
Deanna Nolan had 16 points for Detroit. Alexis Hornbuckle scored 15 before fouling out with 18 seconds to play. Cheryl Ford finished with 12 points and 11 rebounds.
From the Bleachers
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DETROIT: 67
INDIANA: 72
Final
Sep 26 9:15 PM -
DETROIT: 21
INDIANA: 26
End of 1st
Sep 26 7:49 PM
